Jean Albert Littrell, 45, of Clearlake, Calif., was arrested on Tuesday, September 13, 2011, on marijuana cultivation and drug charges. Lake County Jail photo.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A Clearlake man was arrested Tuesday after he was found with weapons and marijuana.

Jean Albert Littrell, 45, was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 13, according to a report from Clearlake Police Sgt. Rodd Joseph.

On Tuesday Clearlake Police officers were conducting a marijuana grow compliance check on a property located in an isolated and undeveloped area of the city near the intersections of 10th and Boyles Avenues, Joseph said.

He explained that the Clearlake Police Department routinely conducts compliance checks on reported marijuana grows, most of which are found to be operating in compliance with current state law.

Joseph said officers conducted the compliance check on Tuesday after receiving complaints about the marijuana grow from concerned neighbors.

While conducting the compliance check, officers found Littrell caretaking the property, Joseph said. Evidence of criminal activity allegedly was located on the property during the routine compliance check, which led to the issuance of a search warrant for the property.

Clearlake Police Det. Ryan Peterson obtained the search warrant during the evening hours and he and other officers served the warrant, Joseph said.

During the service of the search warrant, approximately 168 marijuana plants were seized along with a loaded, double-barreled 20-gauge shotgun and approximately 41 additional 20 gauge shotgun “slugs.” Joseph said the search continued throughout the nighttime hours.

The estimated street value for the seized marijuana, when fully developed, is over $500,000.

During the investigation it was learned that Littrell allegedly had been hired to “caretake” for the marijuana grow by another person associated with the property. Joseph said Littrell was subsequently arrested and charged with several felony charges to include, unauthorized cultivation of marijuana, possession of an illegal firearm, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of a firearm by a felon and possession of ammunition by a felon.

Additional persons associated with the illegal operation have been identified and additional charges may be pending, Joseph said.

Littrell later was booked into the Lake County Jail, with bail set at $10,000. He later posted bail and was released, according to jail records.

The Clearlake Police Department thanked the Lake County Fire Protection District for assistance in providing lighting equipment during the nighttime investigation. The department also thanked the concerned residents who alerted the police department to this illegal marijuana grow.

Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Det. Peterson at 707-994-8251. Callers may remain anonymous.

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